Bolt announced an initiative to support TVDE drivers, which includes the award of 400 fuel vouchers, each worth 25 euros, to drivers who meet the activity criteria defined by the platform between March 30th and April 5th.
Vouchers will be automatically credited in the Bolt Driver application to drivers who complete more than 250 km in races during the campaign period, with those with the greatest number of trips being favored.
Beneficiaries must activate the promotional code on the Ryd partner app to have the balance of 25 euros, which is automatically deducted at the time of refueling when selecting the gas station through the same app.
The measure is part of a broad package of benefits with Ryd, which offers an additional discount per liter of up to 0.15 euros, creating continuous savings throughout the year that can be accumulated with vouchers for those eligible, explains the company in a statement.
Bolt highlights that the initiative responds to the increase in fuel costs, which have put pressure on the operating margins of the private transport sector in Portugal.
On the institutional side, the company calls for careful management of schedules and for drivers to take regular breaks, highlighting concerns about safety and well-being.
Mário de Morais, general director of Bolt Portugal, stressed, in the same document, that the platform seeks practical ways to support its employees and considered this action another contribution in this direction.
At the same time, Bolt highlights the growing electrification of the TVDE fleet in Portugal — around 43% of vehicles are already electric — which, in its view, reduces drivers’ exposure to the volatility of fuel prices and mitigates future risks to operating costs.
The announcement comes in a broader context of government measures aimed at curbing the effects of rising fuel prices, caused by instability in the Middle East.
It is worth noting that the government approved a set of temporary supports, with an estimated cost of around 150 million euros per month, which ranges from maintaining the ISP discount to subsidies for professional diesel, aid to sectors such as agriculture and fishing, and support for taxis and charities, in force between April 1st and June 30th.
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